Up until the very last at-bat, the Rockdale Lady Tigers had to scrape and claw their way into the state playoffs in 2011.
They’re hoping that it might not be so dramatic this time around.
The Lady Tigers returned to their usual post-season routine last season, but had to hold off Caldwell in a third place playoff to do so. Full Story

A funny thing happened to the Rockdale Tigers on the way to the state playoffs—they forgot how they got there.
While the Tigers once had hopes of at least sharing the district crown with Navasota, they have stumbled, including Tuesday night, as Smithville jumped out early and then poured it on as Tiger opportunity slipped away at the end in a convincing 67-49 victory. Full Story

THORNDALE—The motivation is clear, the destination is near.
The No. 6 Thorndale Lady Dogs will face Edna in area round action of the Class 2A girls basketball playoffs at 6:30 p.m. Friday in Schulenburg as the state playoffs get underway. Full Story

The No. 6 Milano Eagles wrapped up a perfect District 27A championship on Tuesday night in Granger, taking down the Lions 52-36.
The Eagles improved their overall record to 28-1 and finish 10-0 in league play and will now gear up for another post-season appearance. Full Story

Milano’s John Jentsch continues to rack up the post-season honors and was named first-team on the Bryan- College Station Eagle All-Brazos Valley squad.
Jentsch, who was a first-team All-State selection at two positions, was chosen first-team for Brazos Valley. Full Story

IRWIN HONR
IRWIN HONOR— Former Thorndale star Brandon Irwin was recognized Saturday on senior day at Howard Payne. Irwin played his last home game with the Jackets beating the Schreiner 77-74. Full Story

Milano NHS sponsoring ‘Race to the Oak Trees’ MILANO—Milano High School’s National Honor Society and Student Council groups are joining together to sponsor the “Race to the Oak Trees Milano 5K” on Saturday, March 31.
Registration must be received by March 16to have your event t-shirt guaranteed. Registration will also be open until 8:30 a.m. on race day. Full Story

Fourth annual alumni baseball game Feb. 18 The 4th Annual Baseball Alumni Scrimmage will be held on Saturday Feb. 18 starting at 11 a.m.
The cost is $10 and any person interested in playing in this scr immage needs to contact Denise Betchan at (512) 430- 6150 at the athletic office. Full Story

Youth baseball holding signups every Saturday in February Rockdale Youth Baseball Association will hold sign ups each Saturday through the month of February.
Leagues are available for ages 4-14. Tryouts are mandatory for all division except 4-yearold T-ball.
Cost is $60 per entry. Opening ceremonies are scheduled for Saturday, March 31.
Sign ups will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 18 at the RHS Gym. Full Story